The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes fashion show and luncheon was celebrated at the Kick-Off party at Caitlin Wilson Home Décor and Design, which set the scene amongst Caitlin’s curated designs with delicious hors d’oeuvres, a selection of wine and cocktails, and as a special treat, customized cookies and favor bags for each guest.
Chairs Whitney Cameron and Madelaine Lam, along with DSOL president, Dixey Arterburn, welcomed friends and supporters as they arrived, commenting on what a lovely shop this is and reminded each other to be sure to explore the entirety and not miss any of the lovely vignettes, tabletop displays and different aspects of the collections.
A highlight of conversation was the absolutely stunning gown displayed at the entrance which was designed by Esé Azenabor-Grembowski, owner and Creative Director/Head Designer for her namesake brand Esé Azenabor, who was also announced as the Fashion Notes Designer Award Recipient.
Madelaine and Whitney welcomed everyone and gave a special thank you to Caitlin for her generosity in hosting this evening’s event. Esé joined in the presentation with an enthusiastic thank you to the chairs and gave some insight into her design inspirations, saying she was honored to be a part of everything Fashion Notes.
Joining everyone in the announcements were honorary chairs Dr. Linda Burk and her daughter, Linda Gilmore. Her other daughter, Dr. Jane Gilmore, also an honorary chair, was unable to join in the celebration but has promised to attend the luncheon this fall.
Madelaine revealed the theme Bird Song for the luncheon and fashion show, saying to expect everything beautiful, joyful and fleeting, to a rousing round of applause.
Also joining in the big reveal were Ginger Sager, 2025 Presentation Ball Chair; Kristin Cordiak, VP Fundraising; Claire Catrino, President-Elect; Niki Turner, VP Service; Dr. John Gilmore, Dr. Russell Lam, and Nancy Labadie, 2023-2024 DSOL President.
Slated for Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, DSOL’s Fashion Notes Bird Songwill begin the morning with a fashion show and raffle followed by a luncheon. Beautiful mother and children fall fashions will be modeled by League members and their families, past and present DSOL Debutantes, and members of the DSO Family produced by Claire Catrino Productions.
For more information on underwriting, sponsorships and individual tickets, visit the website athttps://dallassymphonyleague.com/Fashion-Notes
Beneficiaries: Proceeds from the event will benefit the Dallas Symphony Association and its education and outreach programs including:
• Young Strings, Kim Noltemy Young Musicians and the Cecil and Ida Green Youth Concert Series impact over 20,000 students and are vital as they promote brain development, opening doors to a brighter future and more opportunities.
• DSO On the Go brings the orchestra outside the Meyerson Symphony Center and into neighborhoods and communities around North Texas.
• MyDSO Concerts are specially designed for children and adults on the autism spectrum and with developmental disabilities, and their families, friends and caregivers.
Mission: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's (DSOL's) mission is to support the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Community Outreach and Education Programs opening doors to a brighter future for the children in our community. The programs include: Young Strings, Kim Noltemy Young Musicians, Cecil and Ida Green Youth Concert Series, DSO on the Go (Community Concerts and Performances), and My DSO Concerts for children and adults on the autism spectrum. The DSOL has raised over $22 million to support these programs.
Learn more at www.dallassymphonyleague.com/Savor-the-Symphony.
Photos by Thomas Garza